MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow background faded to white (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
cracks in offside rear tyre down to cords but not in excess of 25mm...
air-bag light on
off-side rear tyre has cracks inside tread pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
air-bag light on
off-side rear tyre has cracks inside tread pattern
Catalytic converter broken up inside catalyst
Surface corrosion on brake discs
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SJ51 WGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ51 WGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SJ51 WGW registered?
SJ51 WGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is SJ51 WGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ51 WGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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